Community Development

Mission
To ensure the orderly and efficient development of the city through effective administration of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and compliance with adopted building codes.

 Responsibilities

  • Overall Planning & Development Assistance
  • Business Retention & Expansion
  • Business Attraction
  • Floodplain Management & Enforcement
  • CRS - Community Rating System
  • Zoning Administration & Enforcement

Board of Zoning Appeals

The five members of the Board of Zoning Appeals are appointed at large by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Meetings are scheduled as needed on Tuesday at 6:00 pm the same night as the Planning Commission. Their purpose is to consider appeals and variances to official decisions pertaining to the City's Zoning Ordinance.

Planning Commission

The nine members of the Planning Commission are appointed at large by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Their purpose is to adopt and amend land use regulations governing land use development, rezoning, platting and subdivision of land as well as approve planning documents.